A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2460159 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2461547 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 2460044 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2649 time: 2019-04-16 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb635f66d82845af370340d41263e1f379a3fc6c4d245aea45d149591adf4ceaBlock Operator
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